Property for sale in Wansfell Road, Ambleside LA22

Sitting minutes away from the town centre of Ambleside with an abundance of private parking and a detached double garage, this wonderful, detached property boasts a number of flexible options. Currently partially configured as a holiday apartment, this home offers over 1450 sq ft of accommodation and could be used as 2 holiday lets, or a holiday let/residential apartment. Prior to generating an income this was a superb 4-bedroom home and could be converted back into this with some minor configuration, it would make a superb 4-bedroom family home, subject to relevant planning consents. The property was built by the current owners and has never been on the market! Located just a stone’s throw from the towns amenities and enjoying stunning views to the Lakeland Fells

Internally presented to a high standard, this home is arranged over two floors and is currently configured into a one-bedroom apartment with kitchen, lounge, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a WC. Accessed independently there is an additional entrance with staircase which leads to the first floor where there is large lounge/bedroom with French Doors onto the balcony, an additional bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. By simply removing one of the two kitchens, this would be a spacious 4-bedroom family home. The loft spaces have been partially converted into areas which are perfect for storage/crafts/working from home and are accessed by a pull-down ladder. All the windows in this home perfectly frame the views towards the Lakeland Fells.

** Viewing by appointment only **

Entrance

Approached by an entrance porchway which is accessed up 5 steps to an under covered boot room area with double glazing on 2 sides, space for coat hanging, LED lighting, overlooking the parking area to the front. A large double glazed door with a panel to the side leads into the entrance hallway of the property.

Entrance Hallway

A large double glazed window overlooks the side elevation, LED lighting, radiator, carpeted floor, a double set of storage cupboards with space for white goods, space for coat hanging, a staircase leads up to the first floor, door leading into the lounge, this could be closed off if the new owner wanted to create 2 independent dwellings.

Lounge

A large and impressive light filled space with large double glazed windows x 3 overlooking the front and side of the property, each has a wooden window ledge radiator, central fireplace with gas fire set on a marble hearth with wooden surround, the room is separated into a lounge and dining area, carpeted floor, ceiling light x 2, electric heater.

Kitchen

Fitted with a traditional style wooden kitchen with a range of wall and base units, double glazed window overlooking the side elevation, complimentary worksurfaces with tiled splash back, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated double oven, lino flooring, LED lighting, radiator, alcove shelving space, wooden door into a pantry cupboard, doorway into rear hallway.

Rear Hallway

Ceiling light, tiled floor, radiator, double glazed window with stained glass feature overlooking the side of the property, space for coat hanging, doorway leading into WC.

Wc

Fitted with obscure glazed window overlooking the side elevation, tiled floor, WC, electric consumer unit.

Bedroom One

A large and impressive double room with window overlooking the side of the property enjoying views of the gardens and the far reaching Lakeland Fells wooden window ledge, ceiling light, carpeted floor, radiator, opening into a dressing area where there is a full wall of wardrobes, UPVC double glazed door leading out to the side, doorway leading into bathroom. This layout could be used as Air BnB with the independent access subject to the relevant planning consents.

Bathroom

A modern and stylish bathroom, fully tiled, obscure glazed window overlooking the rear, bath with central taps, large walk-in shower with sling glass shower screen, extractor fan, WC, pedestal sink with wash hand basin, lighting above the mirror, LED lighting, tiled floor.

First Floor Landing

A carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor landing with wooden hand rail, at the turn in the stairs there is a double glazed window with wooden window ledge, doors leading into airing cupboard, family bathroom, bedroom, lounge/bedroom three, kitchen/bedroom four.

Family Bathroom

A modern and stylish suite, fully tiled, P shaped bath with curved shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, wall mounted heated towel rail, obscure glazed windows x 2 overlooking the side elevation, tiled floor.

Lounge/Bedroom Three

A flexible use room currently used as a lounge, however, could be an impressive master bedroom if the property was to be converted onto a four bedroom house. Ceiling light x 2, dual aspect windows overlooking the front and side elevations, the bay window to the side has a wooden window ledge and has fabulous views across the gardens and roof tops to the far reaching Lakeland Fells. Radiator x 2, alcoves, wall lighting, French doors leading out onto the balcony with metal balustrade overlooking the front of the property, a perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee of the evening sunshine overlooking the parking area to the front and across to the Lakeland Fells.

Bedroom Two

A great size double room with 2 walls of fitted wardrobes and dressing area space, fitted cabinets either side of the bed, double glazed windows x 2 overlooking the gardens and the Church Steeple, radiator, ceiling light.

Kitchen

This could be converted into a further bedroom if the new owner desired. Currently used as a kitchen with a modern cream shaker style cabinet, a range of wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces, splash backs, double glazed window overlooking the rear elevation, 5 ring gas hob with extractor fan over, double Hotpoint oven, wine cooler, integrated low level fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, one and a half bowl stainless steel corner sink, LED lighting, carpeted floor, radiator.

Loft Space

A pull down ladder leads to the loft space which has been partially converted into an office space and storage room, with electric supply, housing for the solar panels which heats the hot water, lots of storage space. Subject to the relevant planning consents and the addition of a fire regulated staircase this could be converted into living accommodation.

Externally

Externally there is a large parking area for a large number of vehicles, a detached double garage and a low maintenance garden which is bordered by established trees and shrubs with patios terraces to the rear. Finding a home with this amount of flexibility and parking in the centre of the town is very rare.

Services

Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage
Gas Central Heating
Hot water powered by the solar panels

Epc & Council Tax Band

EPC – D
Council Tax – B and partially small business rates

Location

Sitting just minutes from the town centre, there is a host of local amenities and activities on your doorstep with pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Ambleside is a market town at the Northern end of Lake Windermere and is in the heart of the unesco World Heritage site.

Income Potential

The ground floor of this home is currently a holiday let with Lake Lovers and Sykes Cottages and changeover is on a Friday. Income can be provided on request and viewings can take place during changeover periods, by appointment only.

Discalimer

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.